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Low-Fat Chicken And Vegetables

Delicious, comforting, Low-Fat Chicken and Vegetables is the perfect dinner when you want to cut down on your fat intake

It is that time of the year in South-Africa where we are only about 6 weeks away from warmer weather. Which means it is time for low-fat and healthier recipes.

This Low-Fat Chicken and Vegetables dinner has always been one of my favorite, healthy dishes when I want to start an early-ish diet.

I am a staunch believer in eating healthier, less fat and lower carbs during any time when I want to shed a couple of kilos.

Moderate servings too, for the three main meals, and around three small portions of fruit or raw vegetables in between main meals.

But, the biggest obstacle to start during Winter is that we all crave comfort food, right ?  Well, at least I am !

And not just anything, I like my cheese this or that, loaded casseroles, usually with a lot of pasta. Wholewheat pasta is a great alternative, but me ? I prefer plain old high carb pastas.

Except when it comes to wholewheat bread – that I love. Brown rice is another favorite of mine, which is a bit healthier than plain white rice.

I always serve this low-fat Chicken and Vegetables over brown rice.

How to make double the sauce:

The dish is fairly saucy, and if you wish you can always up the ingredients from the Flour through to the Sherry.

Simply double  the ingredients for more sauce, but as I have mentioned, this ratio is just perfect for me.

My family never even realize they are eating low-fat food with this dish, it is as tasty as any Chicken dish they are used to, and loaded with vegetables.

For another delicious (one of my all time favorites!) low-fat recipe, have a look at my One-Pot Beef And Vegetables too.

Low-Fat Chicken and Vegetables

Low-Fat-Chicken and Vegetables

Low-Fat Chicken And Vegetables

Linda Nortje
Delicious, comforting, Low-Fat Chicken and Vegetables is the perfect dinner when you want to cut down on your fat intake
5 from 5 votes
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Large Chicken Fillets (deboned, skinned chicken breasts)
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 3 Carrots peeled and sliced into rings
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Seasoning Aromat, Fondor etc
  • 250 grams Mushrooms sliced ( 8 oz )
  • 1 Large Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 4 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour
  • ¼ cup Cornflour ( Cornstarch )
  • cup Fat-Free Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Medium Sherry

Instructions
 

  • Place the Chicken, Onion, Carrot, Black Pepper, Water and Seasoning into a pressure cooker (you can use a normal saucepan a well – it might just take a bit longer). Cook on pressure for 15 – 20 minutes. Remove the cooked Chicken and Vegetables with a slotted spoon and keep aside. Retain 1 1/4 cups of the stock
  • Cut the Chicken into bite-size pieces and put aside
  • Heat the Vegetable Oil in a large skillet or sauce pan and saute the Mushrooms and Green bell pepper until soft
  • Meanwhile mix the Flour, Cornflour and the Milk until smooth in a separate medium-sized bowl. Add the retained Chicken stock to the Milk mixture together with the Salt and Sherry. Add to the Mushroom mixture in the pan and let simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens. Stirring continuously (5 – 7 minutes)
  • Add the Chicken and other Vegetables to the saucepan, stir gently to mix it all up again – Simmer for a minute or two until the Chicken is heated through
Nutrition Facts
Low-Fat Chicken And Vegetables
Serving Size
 
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
195
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
985
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
 
5 from 5 votes (3 ratings without comment)
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Lesley

Thursday 27th of October 2022

This was great. Changed the cooking method and stir fried the veggies and used leftover bbq chicken. Great method to make a healthier sauce. I finished it in the after adding the sauce. Would use the ingredients to make the sauce again as I think it would be versatile

BARBARA

Thursday 4th of August 2022

Any idea on what the nutrition of this recipe is?

Linda Nortje

Thursday 4th of August 2022

Hi Barbara, I have just changed the recipe card to reflect the nutrition values. Hope you enjoy the Chicken and Vegetables as much as we do !

Heather

Tuesday 9th of July 2013

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Jaime Lyn

Tuesday 7th of August 2012

This sounds delicious Linda! I'll gladly take a healthy recipe!! Thanks so much for linking up this week at Mom's Test Meal Mondays!

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